Finding A Good Read

If you have an idea of the kind of book you’d like to read but aren’t sure of titles or authors, these Internet sites can help you find just what you’re looking for. To access the sites, click on the web addresses listed below:

Whichbook.net – This site includes an excellent tutorial with step-by-step instructions on how to specify exactly what you want in a book.

Bookslut – Don’t be put off by the name of this site. Recommended by the public library division of the American Library Association, it provides stimulating book reviews and commentary on literary topics.

Stop, You’re Killing Me! – Visit this site for lists of titles by your favorite author and many more resources, such as a character index and lists of award winners and “read-alikes” to help you find books similar to those you’ve enjoyed.

Fantastic Fiction – Information on over 350,000 books. Search by title or author. Great resource for finding books in a series in the correct order.

Goodreads– Goodreads is a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library that you can wander through and see everyone’s bookshelves, their reviews, and their ratings. You can also post your own reviews and catalog what you have read, are currently reading, and plan to read in the future.